The mouse stomach contains two well-defined areas, a (nonglandular) forestomach and a glandular stomach, which are separated by the limiting ridge (margo plicatus).

The pelvic girdle is a ring-like structure, located in the lower part of the trunk. It connects the axial skeleton to the lower limbs. In this article, we shall look

Anal sphincters are rings of muscular tissue that surround and close the anal canal. There is an involuntary internal sphincter and a voluntary external

Aug 06, 2012 · Video embedded · Hank takes us through the bowels of the human digestive system and explains why it’s all about surface area. Crash Course Biology is now available on DVD

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The inguinal canal is a short passage that extends inferiorly and medially, through the inferior part of the abdominal wall. It is superior and parallel to the

The pylorus is the furthest part of the stomach that connects to the duodenum. It is divided into two parts, the antrum, which connects to the body of the stomach

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The rectum (from the Latin rectum intestinum, meaning straight intestine) is the final straight portion of the large intestine in humans and some other mammals, and

Chapter 1 HISTOLOGY: METHOD AND MICROSCOPY A NATURE OF HISTOLOGY Medical histology applies microscopy to the human body, seeking to discover the nature of its smaller